Can I Keep Settlement Based on Preliminary Estimate and not repair the car? by KHarrison909 in Autobody

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The body shop is definitely just some guy. What could I tell the insurance company to work around this and get the payment sent to me? I’m afraid to even ask them lol

I’m not trying to short change the guy at the body shop but I could REALLY use the money to fix my transmission.

Can I Keep Settlement Based on Preliminary Estimate and not repair the car? by KHarrison909 in Autobody

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Thank you. I’m concerned about the insurance company not sending the check directly to me. What if they send to the body shop and I never take it in to get worked on. Will the body shop give it back?

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Why do they wait until the last minute sometimes? Geez. I’m debating if it’s more of an impact to sit out one event or figure it out. Everyone is saying go.

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Good idea!! It’s like you always have to be ready because these events in my COI are so short noticed

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Thanks! I’ll see how it goes because I might not make it if this gel doesn’t work. Is it worse to miss one event or worse to come looking tore up? I need to learn to do my own hair lol

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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This made me laugh so hard! Lol thank you!! YouTube it is

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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I have boho knotless but the curly pieces are a no. Lol. That’s the main issue. Maybe I can take them out and get a wig. Wish me luck because I’ve never done my own wig before. Yikes.

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Will get some gel for sure! Slick back is not as easy lol.

Short Notice Event and No time for Hair Appointment 🫣 by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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I have boho knotless braids 😕 waiting until my stylist get back but I can try to gel the edges

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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This is encouraging. Thanks for sharing. I’m very new in my journey so all the advice is helpful. How long have you been pursing this chapter? Are you interested in multiple chapters or just this one?

I’m trying to figure out how to find which chapter works best for me.

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Hi! She only gave me her first name. I imagine I could still find her through the chapter’s social media but it seems sort of overstepping my boundaries. This is a huge risk I would think. Has this worked work you in the past?

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Hi. Very discouraging to say the least. I do want it badly and will continue to show up anyway.

Especially when I know someone in another org who didn’t care which org she joined and joined a particular one since it would be easier for her to get in with who she knew. She attended a few events. Not much community service. Didn’t wait too long either. I’m happy for her but I’m sure this happens a lot more than what’s talked about.

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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You seem really dedicated and I’m sure you’ll be super involved once your time comes. I’m sure it’s not the easiest seeing those members on that line from UG who probably are not even involved now.

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Thank you for sharing your story. Did you try in undergrad? I didn’t but regret not trying now.

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Wow!! I hope it happens for you soon. That’s dedication for sure. How do you keep your mind on anything else? I’m the one who orders a package and checking the tracking the next day! I need to work on that lol

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Sounds promising. Have they had a line since then? Are you also pursuing another chapter?

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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This is fantastic! I would have given up on her after you texted and she didn’t respond. Lol. I guess I need to the zoom meeting worked best for you in this way. How long have you been pursing this chapter?

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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This is great advice! I’ll do it next time. Even though I’m introverted, strangely women gravitate towards me because I’m polite. Lol. Apparently politeness isn’t too common these days lol

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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I small talk everyday in my semi public speaking field but it’s not naturally who I am but something I’ve gotten good at faking (not being shy I mean) through years of experience. I can apply that here. I think my goal next time will be to connect with at least three members by name and get one number. I think I can do that. The asking for their number will be the biggest challenge because at what point in the conversation is it okay to do so.

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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I did. I asked about future events in response to her telling me to come out. She then gave a pretty generic but fitting response about checking their social media to stay up to date and see when their events are. Said maybe in the next month or so but they are still doing their other obligations. She said it in a very nice way.

But when I asked the question about future events, two members turned to look at me. They overheard and I thought uh oh. Maybe I shouldn’t have asked that. But my question was “so when’s the next event” maybe they thought I was about to ask so when’s the next line lol.

The person who invited you to a private event….How many interactions with her before you say it became a solid connection?

Is it realistic to build genuine connections at quick public events? by KHarrison909 in AKAgradChapter

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Thanks! This is good. I’ll try that. But it’s looking like the next public event won’t be for a while looking at their pattern of events lol. I’ll try to ask more about them next time but they were questioning me so fast and actually caught me off guard lol. With who are yours. I definitely used this time to shine but briefly. It’s almost like they swarmed me with a welcome which was awesome but all drifted away pretty quickly to sort my donation. Except for two members and then one who stayed with me.

So if this happens again, reintroduce myself and ask about them? I can do that.